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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,360.57, 22,575.27 and 9,286.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,360.57, 22,575.27 and 9,286.03 is: 12,813.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,360.57 : 22,575.27 = 9,286.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,360.57/22,575.27 = 9,286.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,360.57x = 22,575.27 × 9,286.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,360.57x = 209,634,634.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,634,634.48/16,360.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,813.41

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